James Rd & Smith Dr area, Gilchrist 77617

CAD Neighborhood 2215

Property tax protest data for the James Rd & Smith Dr area, Gilchrist 77617 (Neighborhood 2215) in Galveston County. 23 homes, $298/sqft median.

Protest data available
23 homes analyzed · $298/sqft median assessment
What protesters saved
$56,872
County-wide avg. per successful protest (2024)
Protest success rate
Pending
Based on 61,923 county-wide protests (2024)
Homes analyzed
23
Median assessment
$298/sqft
Avg: $317/sqft

Source: GCAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

23 homes in this area were assessed at a median $298/sqft. If your home is assessed higher than comparable properties nearby, you may have grounds to protest your assessment. An evidence packet shows exactly how your assessment compares — with the specific comps and data you'd present at a hearing.

What's in the evidence packet?

5 comparable properties matched to your home, an assessment gap analysis showing where your value exceeds comps, a filing checklist for GCAD, and a hearing script you can read at your informal hearing.

How does the protest process work?

You file a protest with GCAD (online via GCAD Online Protest), attend an informal hearing where you present your evidence, and most cases settle right there. The evidence packet gives you everything you need for that hearing.

What's the deadline?

The protest deadline for Galveston County is May 15. You must file before this date to protest your 2026 assessment.

Check your property

See how your home compares to 23 others in James Rd & Smith Dr area, Gilchrist 77617

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What's in your evidence packet

5 comparable properties matched to your home
Assessment gap analysis with dollar amounts
Galveston County filing checklist
Hearing script you can read word-for-word
Comparable sales grid (PDF)
Step-by-step GCAD Online Protest walkthrough
In Galveston County, 61,923 property owners protested last year.

Compare similar neighborhoods in Galveston County

Neighborhood Homes Median $/Sq Ft Win Rate
Meynig Dr & Bowers Ln area, Crystal Beach 77650 168 $298 same
Tinkle Ln & Jacks Rd area, Crystal Beach 77650 24 $298 same
Lillian Ln & Teichman Rd area, Galveston 77554 7 $299 +$0.6
Friendswood Dr & Parkwood Ave area, Friendswood 77546 11 $299 +$0.6
Scenic Dr & Island Dr area, Dickinson 77539 6 $301 +$2.5

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to James Rd & Smith Dr area, Gilchrist 77617.

Top flagged properties in James Rd & Smith Dr area, Gilchrist 77617

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
829 MIAMI 66% $497 $7,622
963 SMITH DR 59% $475 $5,520
849 MIAMI 43% $426 $3,500
966 JAMES RD 29% $386 $2,019

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.